Fiji by J. E. Fulton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 20, 1905

Fiji

By J. E. Fulton

OUR work is progressing. Our brethren are finishing the church. Books and papers are being sold. An Indian storekeeper gave me an order for twelve books the other day. He subscribed for a paper also. Yesterday I secured an order from a Solomon Islander for a book. We are of good courage in the Lord. We hope to push the work.

We came a few miles up the river, and stopped in front of the house of a native whom I knew to be interested. His wife was away, but he did all he could for us. We had a fine visit. He still seems to have a deep interest in our work. We left with urgent invitations to return. He gave us sugar-cane, pineapples, and two fine bunches of bananas. We thank the Lord for the divine graces implanted by the Creator in all hearts.

We stopped overnight at Kamba Point at a native village. We were warmly received. Our host gave us a basket of mummy-apples and some fine drinking nuts. In the morning we were again supplied with nuts, fruits, fish, and vegetables, all of which we accepted but the fish. We gave out tracts and papers, sold a book, and had a few visits. During the twenty-four hours of the Sabbath I spoke about six times. Some of our brethren were away, but we had a pleasant time with those present. Last night I spoke in another town to a large and interested house. I trust that others here will soon obey the truth. We are going to another village to-night, where we have a few Sabbath-keepers, to-morrow to another, and Wednesday to still another, and Thursday shall return to this place. We hold meetings each evening.

(Later.) We had a very good time at Ra, and I believe our trip there will result in good. On Sabbath about fifty of our people were present. I held meetings every night, with good congregations. We visited the roko (high chief), and had a good time with him. He is very favorable to us, though he is not religious. He is fair, and tries to help every good cause. He gave me the courthouse to hold a meeting in. The Wesleyans have the same privilege, for they have no church.

J. E. FULTON.